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Soups & Salads

Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash peeled & cubed 2 cups potato peeled & cubed 1.5 c onion chopped 2 cloves garlic optional, crushed/minced 1/4 c butter 4 c chicken broth 1 c milk Instructions: Saute onions over medium heat until soft and translucent Add garlic, and saute another 30 seconds Add broth, potatoes and squash. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, […]

Appetizers

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Ingredients: 1 (8oz) tube refrigerated crescent rolls 8 hot dogs 1 egg lightly beaten 1 TB water sesame seeds Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Roll up hot dogs, starting at the wide end of the triangle. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush combined egg and water over tops of rolls. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top and […]

Dinner & Lunch

Simple Whole Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (4-lb.) whole fryer chicken2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 orange, cut into4 pieces1 small lemon, quartered2 thyme sprigs2 garlic cloves How to Make It: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse and dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle inside and outside of chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Stuff chicken cavity with orange […]

Desserts

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE

INGREDIENTS: 8 egg yolks 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: In the bowl of your stand mixer add the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until pale yellow and light and airy. About 4-5 minutes. In a large pan heat the cream and milk […]

Seafood

EASY SHRIMP TACOS

Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp (thawed & peeled) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 8-10 medium flour tortillas Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, etc. Instructions: Prep your shrimp. If frozen, run them under cool water until thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.  Meanwhile, prep your toppings.  Add […]

Pasta

Slow cooker beef ragu with pappardelle

INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 garlic cloves, smashed slightly 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, cut against the grain into 4 pieces salt and pepper 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup reduced sodium beef broth 1 carrot, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 16 ounces pappardelle pasta Parmesan, ricotta, and parsley for topping INSTRUCTIONS: In a small skillet, heat the oil […]

Desserts

Orange Julius Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 cup ice cubes 1 medium frozen banana ½ cup plain greek yogurt ½ cup orange juice 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract orange zest, from 1 orange 1 large orange, peeled and segmented 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed 1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup, or agave Instructions: Add ice, banana, yogurt, orange juice, vanilla, orange zest, oranges, ground flaxseed, and honey in a blender. Process until smooth, about 60 to 90 seconds. . Image Source:*jessicagavin.com […]

Breakfast

Breakfast Blondies

INGREDIENTS: 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and/or pecans ¾ cup creamy unsweetened almond butter ½ cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp. flaxseed meal 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. baking powder 3 large eggs PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350°. Line […]

Seafood

Baked Greek Seafood

Ingredients: 2 tbs olive oil 1 large red onion, sliced 2 baby fennel, trimmed, sliced (see tip above) 3 baby red capsicum, deseeded, sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g roma tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 11/2 tsp dried oregano pinch chilli flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine 200g ling fillet, cut into chunks […]

Desserts

The BEST Chocolate Cake

INGREDIENTS: for the cake: 1 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cups dark cocoa powder 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup strongly brewed coffee for the frosting: 1 3/4 cups salted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup cream cheese, room […]